NYSE: PGR
Headquarters: 6300 Wilson Mills Rd., Mayfield Village, OH 44143
www.progressive.com

2009 Net written premiums: $14 billion

Key officers: Glenn M. Renwick, President & Chief Executive Officer, Brian Domeck, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Progressive has 600 offices located throughout the country and provides insurance lines including auto, motorcycle, boat and personal watercraft, RV, homeowner, and snowmobile coverage. The company has over 10 million policies in force and is considered the top insurer of motorcycles in the country.

Some quick facts about Progressive:

The company was created in 1937 as the Progressive Mutual Insurance Company.

Progressive has a lengthy recent history of “firsts.” To name a few, it introduced a 24/7 claims service in 1990, which made it the first large insurance agency to assist customers at the scene of a car accident. In 1995, it was the first major auto insurance company to launch a Web site and in 1997, was the first to sell auto insurance online. It was also the first company to offer insurance for Segway HT’s and in 2007, was the first insurance company to offer coverage for pets injured in a car accident.

Progressive manages a large art collection that includes 6,500 pieces of artwork that are displayed in company offices throughout the country.

A.M. Best recently awarded the company with an “A +” rating for financial strength.

Source: Progressive.com, Hoovers.com

Compiled by Life Quotes, Inc. staff